Army Unveils New ‘Accident-Proof’ Combat Uniform

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The uniform has been in the works for 15 years, and will soon be fielded to elite soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, according to an Army spokesman.

“Whether you’re working in the motor pool or conducting clandestine night raids in the ISIS-infested mountains of northern Syria, the totally reflective camouflage pattern will keep you safe and sound,” the Army spokesman told Task & Purpose. “It’s also 100% cotton!”

Here is an exclusive first look at the new uniform in action.

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Adam Linehan is a senior staff writer for Task & Purpose. Between 2006-2012, he served as a combat medic in the U.S. Army, and is a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan.
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